Iaquinta defeats Lee

In the main event of UFC on Fox 31 tournament in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, American lightweight Al Iaquinta scored the unanimous decision victory over Kevin Lee. The scores were 48-47, 48-47, 49-46 for Iaquinta.

The first round was in the stance and turned out to be quite equal. In the second five minutes, Lee managed to hold a takedown and took back position, trying to hold a choke from the back. Iaquinta managed to defend himself, and then rose on his feet and landed several strong hits. In the third round Lee started having problems with his stamina, which Iaquinta used, successfully exerting pressure. Toward the close of the round, Lee again took a takedown and tried to hold a choke hold.

In the final rounds Iaquinta noticeably surpassed Lee in the stance and did not allow him to transfer the fight to the ground.